More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.
Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options.
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
The United States is a rich market but navigating its regulations can be expensive and difficult. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will simplify the whole process of exporting, making it cost-effective to do business in the US no matter what the size of your company
UKTI’s High Value Opportunities programme aims to help UK companies of all sizes win business from large overseas projects
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